Africa has no candidates vying for the World Trade Organization anymore. Strategic Intelligence has analyzed the underlying factors that led to this withdrawal. Kenya had positioned a woman Amina Mohamed to vie for the post. Ghana also had appointed a strong candidate but both African countries no-longer have candidates for the post. Amina Mohamed had great support and likely to please African... Read more
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Kenyan Amina Mohamed & Ghanian Asked to Withdraw from WTO Leadership Race
April 11 | Posted by David Goldman | Geopolitik, Intelligence NewsChina Communications Construction Company Wins Lamu Port Phase 1 Contract
April 11 | Posted by David Goldman | Geopolitik, Intelligence NewsA consortium of companies led by China Communications Construction Company has won a 41 billion shillings ($484 million) contract to build the first three berths at Lamu port. The LAPSSET project will see the consortium build the first three berths at Kenya’s new mega port in Lamu. Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia (LAPSSET) transport corridor project will add 2 to 3 percent to Kenya’s... Read more
Kenya’s New Deterrent Capability and Geopolitical Power
April 10 | Posted by David Goldman | Geopolitik, Intelligence NewsA tough talking president and a focused young economist about to economically transform East and Central Africa’s most powerful country deployed geopolitical power as his modus operadi in international relations. The government of Kenya will respect its international partners and obligations and they, too, should reciprocate equally, a statement that connotes intolerance to foreign play in Nairobi’s political-economics. European and Western Diplomats... Read more
Pakistani and Bangladeshi Al-Qaeda Operatives in Kenya Aiding Al-Shabaab
April 8 | Posted by David Goldman | Crime, Intelligence NewsStrategic Intelligence confirms the presence of Bangladeshi and Pakistani Al-Qaeda operatives in Al-Shabaab cells in Kenya. Critical analysis of the increasing incidents of terrorism targeting Kenyan security officers by Strategic Intelligence at the frontier town of Garissa and OSINIT sources verifies this projection. Strategic Intelligence Key Points Mid March 2013, Al-Shabaab intelligence community received a group of Pakistani and Bangladeshi Al-Qaeda experts who... Read more
ICC Kenyatta Case, 3 Witnesses Withdraw; Analysis on Ramifications and Credibility of the ICC
April 5 | Posted by David Goldman | Geopolitik, Intelligence NewsUp to 3 or even more witnesses out of the 12 ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda have withdrawn their testimonies against President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. Witnesses Number 2, 9, and 10 were among the 12 witnesses the office of the prosecutor has been relying on besides witness No 4, James Maina Kabutu, Throughout the past three years, Strategic Intelligence has admonished the... Read more
KDF Joined by Sierra Leone Troops in Somalia as a Joint Task Force
April 2 | Posted by David Goldman | Intelligence News, Military IntelligenceKenya Defense Forces will be working with Sierra Leone defense forces who will be deployed to lower Juba regions as peace keepers. Sierra Leone will deploy troops to Somalia on the first week of April under AMISOM command. Intelligence by Strategic Intelligence verify the deployment of Sierra Leone troops to areas near Kismayu and other areas of Lower Juba. This is a joint... Read more
Top Al-Shabaab Commander Mohamed Abu Killed
April 1 | Posted by David Goldman | Intelligence News, Military IntelligenceAMISOM has confirmed the killing of Mohamed Abu, the top commander of Al-Shabaab in Bay and Bakool regions North of Mogadishu. Commander Mohamed Abu was killed by AMISOM troops who are deploying further north to fill in gaps left by Ethiopian defense forces. The death of Mohamed Abu is of strategic value to the AMISOM which plans to move further north past... Read more
South Africa Army Definitive Role in Central Africa Republic
April 1 | Posted by David Goldman | Geopolitik, Intelligence News, Military IntelligenceIntelligence on South Africa Defense Forces role in Central Africa Republic CAR shows various aspects of geopolitical power wielding. South Africa, Africa’s most developed country and military power has hundreds of troops in Central Africa Republic, but that did not stop the Seleka rebels from toppling President Bozize. The role of SANDF in CAR is a complex geopolitical and diplomatic puzzle... Read more
Analysis on US and European Bellicose Rhetoric on Kenya
March 31 | Posted by David Goldman | Geopolitik, Intelligence NewsKenya’s internal security institutions effectively neutralized threats on national security by clamping down on political activism, mass action, slum based political militancy, besides rapid deployment to end political violence. Diplomats from the European Union and the West in Kenya warned that Kenya would find itself in a challenging situation internationally if Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto were elected to office. This was... Read more
MRC Arming Its Militants Across Coastal Farmlands
March 30 | Posted by David Goldman | Crime, Intelligence NewsThe government of Kenya has warned members of the Coastal area land militants MRC to lay down their arms or face unprecedented consequences. Recent activities by the militant wing of this group project a gradual increase in concerted efforts to engage in gun-stealing and capacity test operations. These operations have pitted the Kenya police against suicidal and crudely armed youths who... Read more
